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In the field of industrial production, the quality of pipeline systems and the adaptability of material selection are directly related to the safety and efficiency of production. ASTM A335 alloy steel pipes are an important material in industrial pipeline systems. As an excellent pipe product, its high-performance characteristics make it perform well under harsh working conditions and play a key role in many industries.
In July, we received an inquiry from an old customer from China, which involved products all of which were ASTM A335 alloy steel pipes. Because our previous cooperation was very smooth and the customer trusted us very much, we received the customer's order shortly after giving them a quote.
Product | Size | Thickness | Material | Length | QTY | UNIT |
Alloy Steel Pipe | 12" | STD | A335 P11 | L=6M | 60 | M |
16" | STD | A335 P11 | L=6M | 60 | M | |
16" | STD | A335 P91 | L=6M | 60 | M |
Although there are only three specifications for this batch of alloy seamless pipes, they are relatively large in size, with a length of 6 meters in length, and customers have strict quality requirements. After receiving the order, we quickly completed the procurement process and arranged for sandblasting on the surface of the steel pipe, so that the anti rust paint could better adhere to the surface of the steel pipe during painting, playing a role in rust prevention. After painting is completed, spray labels on the steel pipe ends according to customer requirements to facilitate quick identification of the size and material of the steel pipe upon receipt. Before leaving the factory, we also need to use professional tools to inspect the size and wall thickness of the steel pipes to ensure that each steel pipe meets the standard requirements.
ASTM A335 is an important material standard for American standard alloy steel seamless pipes, and the alloy seamless pipes produced by it are widely used in fields such as petroleum, chemical, power, nuclear energy, etc. that require extremely high pipe materials. The material of this alloy seamless pipe contains alloy elements such as Cr, Ni, Mo, etc. The addition of these elements greatly improves the comprehensive performance of the steel pipe.
ASTM A335 alloy steel pipes include various types of alloy materials such as P5/P11/P12/P22/P91, and the chemical composition and mechanical properties required in the standard are also different. In practical pipeline engineering applications, suitable materials can be selected according to different design requirements and environmental characteristics.
CHEMICAL | LIMITS | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Mo | V | N | Ni | Al | Cb | Ti | Zr |
ASTM A335 P11 | MIN | 0.05 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.44 | |||||||||
MAX | 0.15 | 0.60 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.65 | ||||||||
ASTM A335 P91 | MIN | 0.08 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 8.00 | 0.85 | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.06 | ||||||
MAX | 0.12 | 0.60 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.50 | 9.50 | 1.05 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.40 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
From a chemical composition perspective, alloy pipes add alloying elements to carbon steel, making them significantly superior in performance compared to carbon steel pipes. In terms of high temperature and high pressure resistance, common ferritic heat-resistant alloy materials such as P11 and P91 are taken as examples. They have excellent high temperature resistance and high temperature strength, and can work stably in high temperature and high pressure environments, ensuring the long-term safe operation of pipeline systems. In some high-temperature steam transmission pipelines, ordinary pipes may experience deformation and rupture due to their inability to withstand high temperature and pressure, but ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipes can easily cope with them, effectively avoiding production accidents and greatly reducing maintenance costs.
Its excellent corrosion resistance is also a major highlight. ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipes exhibit strong resistance to corrosive chemicals such as acidity, alkalinity, and salts. In chemical production, it is often necessary to transport various highly corrosive chemical raw materials, which can ensure long-term use in such harsh environments without corrosion, ensuring the continuity and stability of chemical production.
MATERIAL | ASTM A335 P11 | ASTM A335 P91 |
T.S (MPA) | 415 min | 620 min |
Y.S (MPA) | 205 min | 415 min |
EL % | 30 min | 20 min |
From the perspective of mechanical properties, ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipes also perform well. It has a high yield strength, can withstand large pressures and bending stresses, and is not prone to deformation and cracking problems. In some pipeline application scenarios that require heavy loads, such as oil and gas pipelines, this alloy seamless pipe can reliably complete transportation tasks with its good mechanical properties.
The excellent performance of ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipes cannot be achieved without rigorous and precise production processes. The production process begins with strict screening of high-quality raw materials, selecting alloy round billets that meet the standards, and undergoing multiple inspections such as composition testing and flaw detection to ensure the purity and uniformity of the raw materials.
Next, enter the heating stage and heat the round billet in the circular furnace to a specific temperature, controlled to ± 10 ℃, to ensure that the metal plasticity meets the production requirements. Next is the perforation process, which uses advanced oblique rolling perforating machines to roll solid round billets into hollow tubes through the synergistic effect of rollers and heads. During this process, real-time monitoring of parameters such as the wall thickness and outer diameter of the tubes is required to ensure dimensional accuracy.
After the formation of the capillary tube, it enters the rolling stage and is rolled using a high-precision pipe rolling machine to further adjust its size and improve the metal structure and properties. After rolling, the pipe is subjected to sizing or reducing treatment, and the final outer diameter and wall thickness deviation of the pipe are precisely controlled by a sizing machine or reducing machine to meet the requirements of ASTM standards.
Next is the heat treatment stage, where exclusive heat treatment processes are developed based on different material models (such as P5, P11, P22, etc.), including normalizing, tempering, and other steps. By precisely controlling the heating temperature, insulation time, and cooling rate, the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the steel pipe are optimized.
After heat treatment, the steel pipe still needs to be straightened using a hydraulic straightening machine to eliminate bending deformation and ensure straightness. Before leaving the factory, strict finishing inspection must be carried out, including non-destructive testing, dimensional measurement, mechanical performance testing, etc., to ensure that every ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipe leaving the factory meets the quality standards.
Factory inspection of seamless steel pipes is an important step in ensuring that product quality meets standards, meets customer needs, and ensures safe use.
Outer diameter, wall thickness, and length: Use tools such as calipers, micrometers, ultrasonic thickness gauges, and laser length gauges to measure whether the outer diameter, wall thickness, and length of seamless steel pipes meet the specified tolerance range.
Appearance inspection: Using manual visual or machine vision inspection system, check whether there are defects such as cracks, folds, scars, pits, etc. on the surface of the steel pipe.
Non destructive testing: Common non-destructive testing methods include ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET), magnetic particle testing (MT), and penetrant testing (PT). For example, ultrasonic testing can detect defects such as cracks and inclusions inside steel pipes; Magnetic particle inspection is suitable for detecting defects on the surface and near surface of ferromagnetic materials.
Spectral analysis: Using equipment such as direct reading spectrometers, the chemical composition of steel pipes is qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed to determine whether the content of various elements (such as carbon, manganese, silicon, sulfur, phosphorus, and alloy elements) in the steel pipes meets the specified chemical composition standards.
Inspection of Outer Diameter
Inspection of Thickness
Inspection of Length
Inspection of Spectral
ASTM A335 alloy steel pipes made of alloy steel through seamless forming process. With its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, heat resistance and sealing, it plays a key role in multiple industrial fields and high-end application scenarios.
Oil and gas extraction and transportation
Electric power generation equipment
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Chemical and metallurgical industries
Aerospace and Military Industries
Shanghai Zhucheng Pipe Fittings Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has advanced production technology and strict quality control system, and can provide you with various specifications of ASTM A335 alloy seamless pipes to meet your diverse needs. Whether it's small batch customization or large-scale procurement, we can provide you with satisfactory solutions with professional services and efficient delivery.
